When it comes to sell, a LLC and Individual the capital gain tax rate now is very close just a few % apart.

So, I worked with some real estate agents to find distressed properties, found some cash buyers but still got no where, more so because the agents I worked with that claimed to be investor friendly knew nothing about wholesaling .

My friend had him down to a T.  

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

While chatting with a friend today they brought my attention to discussions currently happening in the Oakland City Council that would be of interest to all of us with small multi-family properties in Oakland.  

Per a lot of articles trying to stick to the landlord friendly states, but I have heard good things on the forums about KC so looking at that as well.Will look for some meetups once I'm done with the above.Some of the resources I've been using to narrow down states in case someone else finds it useful:https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/in/indianapolis/... - Useful to get some high level info about crime rates, schools ... all the basics when selecting an area.

I moved out of my parents safety blanket when I was 18 and started my freshman year of college living in an apartment with my best friend from high school.

I have plenty of friends using money to fund their projects and really, have no idea where the funds are coming from.

Call local banks, talk to your REIA, spread the word on social media and to your friends and family. 

Another option would be to get private funding thru a family member / friend and they can place a 2nd lein on your duplex as collateral.